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- Focused Gastrointestinal Assessment: Enhancing Nursing Practice
Curriculum
- 9 Sections
- 31 Lessons
- 5 Hours
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- Module 1 Introduction to Gastrointestinal Assessment4
- 1.1Introduction
- 1.2Overview of the gastrointestinal system
- 1.3Importance of focused assessment in nursing practice
- 1.4Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course7 Questions
- Module 2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System4
- 2.0Introduction
- 2.1Structures and functions of the digestive tract
- 2.2Key physiological processes: digestion, absorption, and elimination
- 2.3Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course16 Questions
- Module 3 Focused Gastrointestinal Assessment Techniques6
- 3.1Introduction
- 3.2Inspection: observing abdominal contour, skin color, and visible pulsations
- 3.3Auscultation: assessing bowel sounds and vascular sounds
- 3.4Percussion: identifying organ borders and assessing for fluid or gas accumulation
- 3.5Palpation: evaluating abdominal tenderness, masses, and organ enlargement
- 3.6Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course8 Questions
- Module 4 Common Gastrointestinal Disorders8
- 4.0Introduction
- 4.1Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- 4.2Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
- 4.3Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- 4.4Gastrointestinal bleeding
- 4.5Bowel obstruction
- 4.6Liver and gallbladder disorders
- 4.8Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course15 Questions
- Module 5 Documentation and Communication4
- 5.0Introduction
- 5.1Importance of accurate and thorough documentation
- 5.2Strategies for effective communication with interdisciplinary team members
- 5.3Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course8 Questions
- Module 6 Review Evidence-Based Interventions4
- 6.0Introduction
- 6.1Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for gastrointestinal disorders
- 6.2Patient education and lifestyle modifications
- 6.3Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course8 Questions
- Module 7 Case Studies and Clinical Application10
- 7.1Case Study 1 Gastrointestinal Assessment and Management
- 7.2Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course8 Questions
- 7.3Case Study 2 Managing Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
- 7.4Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course8 Questions
- 7.5Case Study 3 Managing Bowel Obstruction
- 7.6Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course8 Questions
- 7.7Case Study 4 Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- 7.8Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course8 Questions
- 7.9Case Study 5 Managing Gastrointestinal Bleeding with Complications
- 7.10Review the Concepts Please answer these review questions. When you submit your answers you will be shown the correct answers. This section is NOT graded but you must answer all questions in order to pass the course10 Questions
- References1
- Course Evaluation2
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